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T195 TRE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,646 mi
Last recorded148,646 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT195 TRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 148,646 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 146,321 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 143,382 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger by front mudflap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger by front of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 139,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger under driver seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 135,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,507 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 126,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 120,972 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 120,972 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn at transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tractor joint weeping

Offside Front tractor joint weeping

Oil leak gearbox weeping

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak diff weeping

Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,845 miles

horn weak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 103,835 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

horn weak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,557 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 92,329 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 92,329 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,737 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,121 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 80,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 76,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 74,274 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber dederiorated

n/s wiper blade split but not effecting opperation

propshaft bolts tight but not long enough to go through nylocks

Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 71,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 656,667 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 59,390 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 51,785 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate slightly obstructed by ladder

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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T195 TRE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T195 TRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T195 TRE registered?

T195 TRE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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